Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Raceland, Galliano-Cut Off, Houma, and Lockport, LA.

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Joey M. Dorsey

Joey M. Dorsey

Jul 12, 2025

Joey M. Dorsey, 40, a native of Lockport, LA and a resident of Cut Off, LA, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11 am in Holy Savior Mausoleum, Lockport, LA with a gathering to follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 719 7th St. Lockport, LA.

Joey is survived by...

Erna Savoie LaBauve

Erna Savoie LaBauve

Jul 11, 2025

Erna Savoie LaBauve, 94, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Erna is survived by her children, Coy LaBauve, and Leslie (Chuck) Martin; her stepchildren, Leah Ellender, and Angela LaBauve; her grandchildren, Erin (Jay) Whitten, Jessica Ellender, Philip (Dulce) Broussard, Renee LaBauve, Craig (Nancy) LaBauve, Chase LaBauve, Alicia (Mike) Kern, Shelby Knight, Alyssa...

Lonis M. Compeaux

Lonis M. Compeaux

Jul 11, 2025

Lonis M. Compeaux, 92, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Cut Off, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 10 am until service time. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 12 noon with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Lonis is survived by...

Dennis R. Eslick

Dennis R. Eslick

Jul 9, 2025

Dennis Ray Eslick, 73, a native of Jefferson, TX and a resident of Hahnville, LA, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, LA. A Military Service will be at 11:00 am with burial to follow in St. Gertrude Cemetery, Des Allemands, LA.

He...

Kenneth Wade Mullins

Kenneth Wade Mullins

Jul 8, 2025

Kenneth Wade Mullins, 91, resident of Luling, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Life Church Assembly of God, Boutte, La; with burial to follow at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling, La.

Kenneth is survived by his wife of 70 wonderful years...

Derral J. Kraemer

Derral J. Kraemer

Jul 8, 2025

Derral “Plug” Kraemer, 71, a native and resident of Kraemer, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Kraemer, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

He is survived by...

Michael J. Cortez

Michael J. Cortez

Jul 8, 2025

Michael J. Cortez, 81, a native and resident of Des Allemands, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 11:30 am on Friday, July 11, 2025 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Paradis, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 am with burial to follow in St. Gertrude Cemetery,...

Kurt A. Autin

Kurt A. Autin

Jul 7, 2025

Kurt A. Autin, 67, a native of Raceland, LA and a resident of Lockport, LA, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Falgout Funeral Home, Lockport, LA. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am.

He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Trauth Autin; children, Randy...

Elaine Luquette Bourgeois

Elaine Luquette Bourgeois

Jul 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She peacefully departed this life after 92 years with 63 wonderful years of marriage to the love of her life, her “Sweet” — a partnership that was the foundation of her joy and strength.

Visitation will be at St. Mary’s Church on Monday,...

O'Neal Peter Foret, Jr.

O'Neal Peter Foret, Jr.

Jul 6, 2025

O’Neal Peter Foret, Jr., 60, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 9:37 a.m. He was a native Chauvin and resident of Houma, LA.

Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin on Saturday, July 12, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. Burial will...

Noella Marie Walker

Noella Marie Walker

Jul 6, 2025

Noella Marie Walker, 80, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

She is survived by her brother; Noah Walker Jr. (Mary), nephew and niece; Brad Walker (Reginia) and Jennifer Albert (Deven), and her great nephew and nieces; Dexter and Hailey Albert, and Gracelyn and Emilee Walker.

Noella was preceded in death by her parents;...

Julia Sanamo Griffin

Julia Sanamo Griffin

Jul 6, 2025

Julia Sanamo Griffin, 89, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 10:00 am until service time. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated starting at 12 noon with burial to follow in the church...

Janice Rimmer Cooley

Janice Rimmer Cooley

Jul 4, 2025

Vallie Janice Rimmer Cooley, was born to John and Pearlie Rimmer on April 12, 1933, in Guy Arkansas. On July 4, 2025, at 92 years of age, she arrived at her Heavenly home. She was a loving, kind, supportive, and caring wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and great grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 67 years, Alfred...

Betty A. Terrebonne

Betty A. Terrebonne

Jul 4, 2025

Mrs. Betty “Betty Boop, Old Lady” Terrebonne, 88, a native of Cut Off and resident of Golden Meadow passed away on Friday, July 4th, 2025.

Mrs. Betty is survived by her husband of 40 years: Leroy “The Can Man” Terrebonne; children: Mary Dubois, Sam Parker, Haley Smith, Jerrie Dubois; grandchildren: Lee Ann Parker, Caitlyn Barbour (Ethan), Tasha Dubois, Amy Fauntleroy (Christian);...

Geraldine Guidry Adams

Geraldine Guidry Adams

Jul 4, 2025

Geraldine Guidry Adams, 93, a native and resident of Raceland, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Visitation will be held at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 9 am until service time. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 am with burial to follow in St. Mary Cemetery.

She is survived by...

Mary B. Estay

Mary B. Estay

Jul 2, 2025

Mary B. Estay, 88, a native and resident of Raceland, LA, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, at St. Mary’s Nativity Community Center, Raceland, LA, starting at 9:00 am until service time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Mary...

Dorothy Pitre Deroche

Dorothy Pitre Deroche

Jun 29, 2025

Dorothy Pitre Deroche, age 88, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on Sunday, June 29, 2025. She was a native of Coteau (Houma) and resident of Houma, LA.

A private service will be held.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Ivy (Katherine), Susan (Wayne), Diane and Patricia; stepchildren, Art (Dana), Brian Keith (Monica) and Monique; sisters, Rosemary Pitre, Barbara...

Melvina "Mel" Bourgeois

Melvina "Mel" Bourgeois

Jun 28, 2025

Melvina “Mel” Cheramie Bourgeois, 85, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:10 p.m. She was a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Raceland, LA.

Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano on Tuesday; July1, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with...

Manuella Sampey Adams

Manuella Sampey Adams

Jun 22, 2025

Manuella “Wella” Sampey Adams, 83, a native of Gheens, LA and a resident of Raceland, LA.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at St. Hilary Catholic Church, Raceland, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am with burial to follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Raceland, LA.

She is survived by...

Marjorie Parr Martin

Marjorie Parr Martin

Jun 21, 2025

Marjorie Marie Parr Martin, 88, of Lockport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by family.

Marjorie was born in Lockport on May 27, 1937, the oldest daughter of seven to the late Dewey E. and Gladys (Guidry) Parr. On October 29, 1955 she was united in marriage to Russell Peter Martin, Sr....